You and your friend arrive at an accident scene where a compact car has rolled down an embankment. Based on your OEC training, you realize that before anyone enters the vehicle, it should be stabilized. Vehicle stabilization includes all of the following actions except:

a. shutting off the engine.
b. having several men hold the vehicle to prevent it from moving.
c. disconnecting the battery cables.
d. engaging the parking brake.


Answer: b

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